THERAPEUTIC ASSESSMENT OF THE WORK-RELATED UPPER LIMB DISORDERS
Abstract:
New types of activities imposed by the economic development with variable and diverse degree
of physical and psychical strain have led to an increase in the number of work-related musculo-skeletal
disorders (WMSDs) and possible psychological impairment that both require adequate and efficient
preventive measurements. The aim of the study was to assess the work-related upper limb musculoskeletal
symptoms and their influence on the quality of life. Material and method: The study covered
three years; the group of patients included 144 workers with different professions, all with musculoskeletal
exposures on the upper limb, who was divided into three groups according to pain intensity. The
patients were evaluated using the VAS scale and the SF-36 form in three stages: initially, after 10 days
of therapy and 6 months later. The results showed negative correlations between pain intensity and
quality of life. Conclusions: The rehabilitation programme strengthened by kinesiotherapy at the work
place was efficient.
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